Obituaries
Dorothy Poe Ray
May 10, 2023
Visitation will be held at First Baptist Church on Friday, May 12th, 2023 from 12:00 pm 1:00 pm followed by a celebration of life service from 1:00 pm 2:00 pm at the same location. The interment will take place at New Cleveland Cemetery from 2:00 pm 2:30 pm.
Dot Poe Ray, went to be with the Lord on May 10th,...
Cherry Wheeler
May 8, 2023
Cherry Walker Wheeler, 93, passed away peacefully at Indywood Estates in Cleveland, Mississippi on Monday, May 8, 2023. Visitation is scheduled for 12:00 noon Thursday, May 11, at First United Methodist Church of Cleveland followed by the funeral service at 1:00 pm, officiated by Rev. Chris Young. Interment immediately after the service at New Cleveland Cemetery.
Cherry was born in...
Betty Kerr Eady
May 8, 2023
Betty Kerr Eady, age 92, passed away peacefully on May 8th, 2023. She was born in Louisville, AR on December 30th, 1930, to William and Myrtle Kerr. Betty's father worked in the oil field which led to her moving around frequently as a child, but she spent most of her youth growing up in Baton Rouge, LA where she graduated...
Elizabeth Ann Alford
May 5, 2023
Elizabeth Ann Alford was born in Cleveland, Mississippi on January 15, 1934, to Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Armstrong Alston and had two siblings, Sara Nelle Alston Deloach, and Alexander Armstrong Alston, Jr.
She was raised in Hollandale, MS, and excelled in her studies there. She was class president for both her Junior and Senior years. Elizabeth graduated high school there...
Beverly Daly Smith
May 3, 2023
Beverly Smith 83, of Cleveland, MS was called home to be with the Lord on May 4, 2023.
A Memorial Service honoring Mrs. Beverly will be held at First Church of the Nazarene, on May 9, 2023 at 5:00P.M.
Johnnie Powell
May 3, 2023
Johnnie Powell, 96 of Cleveland went to be with the Lord on May 3th of 2023. Visitation will be May 6th at 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS. Celebration of Life Service will begin at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow at North Cleveland Cemetery.
Johnnie Powell was born on February 13 of 1927 to Leroy...
Wanda Yvonne Looney
May 3, 2023
Wanda Yvonne (Jones) Looney, 83 of Pace went to be with the Lord on May 3th of 2023. Visitation will be May 6th at 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS. Celebration of Life Service will follow at 11:00 a.m.
Wanda was born June 6th of 1939 in Stuttgart, Arkansas to Carl and Kathryn...
Harold Lum
May 2, 2023
Harold Lum 91 of Pace, MS was called home to be with the Lord on May 2, 2023.A visitation honoring Mr. Lum will be held Sunday, May 7, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Ray Funeral Home with a Celebration of Life Service follow at 1:00 p.m. in Ray Funeral Home on Sunday. Graveside will proceed in...
Josephine Enriquez
Apr 27, 2023
Miss Josephine Enriquez age 76 of Pace, MS went to be with the Lord Thursday, April 27, 2023, at the Yalobusha Nursing Home in Water Valley, MS.
The family will receive visitors Monday, May 1, 2023, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held immediately following at the Ray Funeral Home Chapel. Father...
Lynnelle Funchess
Apr 11, 2023
Lynnelle Mayatte Funchess, 81 went to be with the Lord Tuesday, April 11, 2023, in Cleveland, MS. Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Friday, April 14, 2023, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS. Celebration of Life Service will immediately follow at 12:00 p.m. Interment will be at Old Cleveland Cemetery.
Lynnelle was born on October 28, 1941,...
Glenn Colen Fisher
Apr 10, 2023
Glenn Colen Fisher, 72, of Cleveland went to be with the Lord Monday, April 10, 2023. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 14, 2023 with a Celebration of Life immediately to follow at First Baptist Church in Cleveland, MS at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be at Bethel Baptist Cemetery in Franklinton, LA.
Glenn was born...
Barbara Faccini
Apr 2, 2023
Barbara Ann Faccini, 77, of Shaw went to be with the Lord April 2, 2023.
Barbara was born November 15, 1945, to Henry and Rosa Faccini in Shaw, MS. She received an associate degree at Mississippi Delta Community College. Barbara worked at Baxter’s until her retirement. She was an avid reader, loved doing crafts, creating flower arrangements, and decorating...
Mary Rose White
Mar 29, 2023
Mary Rose White, 91, of Ruleville, MS went to be with the Lord Wednesday, March 29, 2023. Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS. Celebration of Life Service will immediately follow at 12:00 p.m. Interment will be at Lehrton Cemetery in Ruleville, MS.
Mary was born August...
Waylon John Wren
Mar 27, 2023
Waylon John Wren rushed into this world on January 27th, 2023. Born to Christian Wren and Lauren Hall he was called across the rainbow bridge to his Heavenly home on March 27th, 2023.In his short time with us, Waylon was a fan of music finding peace in the classical music he listened to with his Gump, as well as many...
Charlotte Edwards
Mar 24, 2023
Charlotte Wynne Edwards 81, of Sidon, MS went to be with the Lord March 24, 2023. A visitation honoring her life will be held Tuesday, March 28 at Ray Funeral Home from 10:00-12:00. Graveside service will follow in the Itta Bena Cemetery at 1:00.
Charlotte was born March 28, 1941 at Sallis, MS, to Roy and Gladys Wynne. She attended...
Eloise Griffin Cobb McCown
Mar 23, 2023
Eloise Griffin Cobb McCown of Cleveland, MS, was called to be with her Heavenly Father on March 23, 2023, at her home. A visitation honoring her life will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 25, 2023, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS. Celebration of Life Services will immediately follow at 11:00 a.m. The interment...
Lance Jackson
Mar 22, 2023
Lance Jackson, 74, of Cleveland, MS, passed away peacefully at his home on March 22, 2023.
Lance was born on April 29, 1948, in Florence, Alabama. He married Brenda Richardson Jackson on September 24, 1968.
In 1965, at age 17, Lance talked his mother into signing a waiver so that he could join the US Army. After basic...
Tripp Douglas Pugh
Mar 21, 2023
Tripp Douglas Pugh, 44, of Greenville, MS went to be with the Lord March 21, 2023. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 27, 2023, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS. Celebration of Life Service will immediately follow at 2:00 p.m.
Tripp was born September 1, 1978, to Butch and Peggy Pugh. He was an...
Sarah Claire Holder
Mar 18, 2023
Sarah Claire Holder, age 21, graduated into heaven on March 18, 2023, peacefully, with her family by her side. She was greeted by dear family, friends, and a host of St. Jude siblings.
Sarah Claire was born on December 4, 2001, to Monica Hays Payne and Roger Holder. Her early years were spent at St. Jude, Flowers ‘n Things,...
John Stanley Hall
Mar 14, 2023
John Stanley Hall “Johnny”, 64, of Cleveland went to be with the Lord Tuesday, March 14, 2023. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS. A Memorial Service will immediately follow at 11:00 a.m.
Johnny was born June 11, 1958, in Bordeaux, France to John and Evelyn Hall. ...
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